Devil on My Shoulder
Carol Monaco
May 2, AD2025
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Sometimes I feel like a cartoon character with an angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other. Which one will rule the day?
The Perils Of Monotonous Stability
Mark Belanger
January 26, AD2024
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C. S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters,” is succinctly summed up by Cliffsnotes: “By showing the devils’ tactics for corrupting human souls, the novel demonstrates how
The Solace of the Psalms of Ascent in Lent
Michael Sandifer
April 1, AD2022
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These glorious forty days of Holy Lent can at times seem onerous. Depending on the rigor with which we assail the world, the flesh, and
Identifying and Rooting Out Sin – Part II
Nate Guyear
November 4, AD2021
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In Part I of this article, I discussed temptation, sin in general, mortal sin, and venial sin by way of engaging in “less serious matter,”
Identifying and Rooting Out Sin – Part I
Nate Guyear
November 3, AD2021
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In my last article, Attaining Moral Perfection Even In This Life, I discussed our Lord’s command to be perfect, Scripture’s reiteration of this precept, and
Why Hell Is Real and Forever
Maurice Williams
April 21, AD2021
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Many people argue that God is not going to send those who refuse to love Him and obey Him to everlasting hell like He has
How to Keep the Devil Out of Your Head
Ray Sullivan
March 16, AD2020
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If the devil is the prime tempter, then keeping the devil out of your head is an important step to avoiding sin. Here are some
Beating the Demon of Pornography
Rob Marco
December 28, AD2019
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Recently I started an accountability group for a small number of men struggling with the scourge of pornography. These are good Catholic men attempting to
Fighting the Good Fight
Richard Van Kirk
October 9, AD2019
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It’s hard being Catholic these days. The enemy continues to push, pull, and agitate, taking our minds off what is true and offering wonderful things
I am Learning How to Conquer the Devil
Kendra Von Esh
September 26, AD2019
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How can we battle the forces against our attempt to become holy? Can we truly master our thoughts and our desires even in the most
When We Listen to Lies
Rob Marco
August 2, AD2019
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It occurred to me, recently, that when my family and I make breakfast on Saturday mornings, many of the dishes we make use the same
Temptation – It’s a Good Thing!
Kendra Von Esh
April 12, AD2019
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Temptation … I used to fear it like the plague – but now I relish in it! Sounds pretty bizarre, I know, let me explain…
Let Me Kill It: The Violence of Being More Ethical Than Your Society
Patrick Malone
March 19, AD2017
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Especially important is the warning to avoid conversations with the demon… So don’t listen to him. Remember that – do not listen. -William Peter Blatty,
Letters to Pegleg 2015
Judith Costello
June 24, AD2015
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(This contemporary letter and reply are inspired by CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters) Dear Pegleg, You have a tough project to be sure. Wormwood wasn’t up to it.
People of Progress
Autumn Jones
November 26, AD2014
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“Holiness does not consist in not making mistakes or never sinning. Holiness grows with capacity for conversion, repentance, willingness to begin again” – Pope Benedict
Tearing Down Your Altar to Baal
Michelle Fritz
October 29, AD2014
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In the Book of Judges, we read about the Israelites and their struggle to stay faithful to God following the death of Joshua. Many times
